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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,178.10 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,178.10 and 592.32 is: 816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,178.10 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,178.10 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,178.10 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 697,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,812.19/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.38

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